Finland-based symphonic metal storytellers NIGHTWISH have just released the official music video for "Elán" the single off their eighth studio album, Endless Forms Most Beautiful (whose title comes from the writings of English naturalist Charles Darwin), out in North America on March 31st.

Shot in various locations throughout Finland last fall and directed by Ville Lipiäinen, you can watch the video right HERE.

Founding member, composer, and keyboard player Tuomas Holopainen shares how this new video is also a loving tribute to entertainers who came before them:

“Inspired by the untold stories of abandoned places around Finland, the video was nearly a year in the making and features some of the most loved Finnish actors and actresses...and also the legendary NIGHTWISH symbol, a snowy owl (Bubo scandiaca in Latin) named Urho (‘Braveheart’).”

NIGHTWISH’s 27-date headlining tour of North America for 2015 launches in New York City on April 9, 2015 and travels to three Canadian cities plus Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles before closing out in Silver Springs, Maryland on May 14th. Direct support will come from Swedish heavy metallers SABATON; opening will be Dutch symphonic metallers DELAIN.

Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.com; VIP Meet & Greet tickets (which includes early entry + an official tour program) are on sale at EnterTheVault.com.